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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2022
03/29/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the definition of licensed mental health professionals under certain insurance laws. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand the definition of "licensed mental health professionals" under certain insurance laws in Massachusetts to include licensed rehabilitation counselors. The bill amends sections of the General Laws that relate to health insurance coverage for mental health services, adding licensed rehabilitation counselors to the list of professionals that are recognized for the purposes of these insurance laws. This change provides greater consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors as part of the range of mental health care options covered by insurance.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Jim Hawkins (D)*,
Pete Capano (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1112 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1112.pdf |
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